VICTORIA – British Columbia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy, guided by legislation introduced today, will lift thousands of people out of poverty, create more opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and make it easier for people to participate in their …
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New program makes saving energy more affordable
Starting Sept. 28, 2018, British Columbians can apply for new incentives to help them spend less on a retrofitted home or business project. EfficiencyBC, along with partner programs, will provide up to $14,000 for a home and $200,000 for a …
B.C. seniors to get the hours of care they need as funding and staffing increased
The British Columbia government is increasing staffing levels in residential care homes to make sure seniors are getting the quality care they need and deserve, Premier John Horgan announced today.
Premier Horgan said by investing $240 million over three years, government will increase the direct care seniors receive to 3.36 hours per-resident day, on average, in each health authority, by 2021. This will mark the first time this average has been reached since the Ministry of Health set that target almost 10 years ago.
New benefit helps 60,000 more families with child care expenses
With the launch of its new Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB), the provincial government is making child care more affordable for 80,000 B.C. families.
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources to begin maternity leave
Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, is due to have a baby in mid-July. Mungall will begin maternity leave July 13, 2018, and expects to return to her position by the end of September. Bruce Ralston, Minister of …
Government launches BC Hydro review
To contain rate increases, control costs, and to position BC Hydro for future success, the Government of British Columbia has launched a comprehensive, two-phased review of BC Hydro. In the first phase of the review, government is working with BC …
COLUMN: Proud to be part of NDP government
Since last July, Kootenay residents often ask me how my life has changed now that I serve as a cabinet minister in B.C.’s new NDP government. As you can imagine, it’s a huge honour to take on the role of …
ACCELERATE KOOTENAYS GIVES ELECTRIC VEHICLES A BOOST IN A CANADA-FIRST INITIATIVE
Creston, B.C. – Canada’s first regional and community-driven strategy to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles celebrated its Kootenay-wide network of electric vehicle charging stations this week. The initiative has installed 10 out of the 13 Direct Current Fast Chargers …
New affordable rentals under construction in Creston
CRESTON – The Government of British Columbia is partnering with the Kootenay Region Association for Community Living and the Columbia Basin Trust, to build and manage nine new affordable rental units in Creston designed for low-income adults with disabilities. “Affordable …
Government, First Nations and industry collaborate to promote B.C.
VICTORIA – An innovative collaboration is taking B.C.’s mining success stories to the international stage, Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, has announced. Government, along with First Nations and several exploration companies from B.C.’s northwest region, has …